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Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
Fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) is a set of physical and mental birth defects that can result when a woman drinks alcohol during her pregnancy. When a pregnant woman drinks alcohol, such as beer, wine, or mixed drinks, so does her baby. Alcohol passes through the placenta right into the developing baby. The baby may suffer lifelong damage as a result. FAS is characterized by brain damage, facial deformities, and growth deficits. Heart, liver, and kidney defects also are common, as well as vision and hearing problems. Individuals with FAS have difficulties with learning, attention, memory, and problem solving. Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) is an umbrella term describing the range of effects that can occur in an individual whose mother drank alcohol during pregnancy. These effects may include physical, mental, behavioral, and/or learning disabilities with possible lifelong implications. The term FASD is not intended for use as a clinical diagnosis. FASD covers other terms such as:
Fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) - the only diagnosis given by doctors. Alcohol-related neurodevelopmental disorder (ARND) - reserved for individuals with functional or cognitive impairments linked to prenatal alcohol exposure, including decreased head size at birth, structural brain abnormalities, and a pattern of behavioral and mental abnormalities Alcohol-related birth defects (ARBD) - describes the physical defects linked to prenatal alcohol exposure, including heart, skeletal, kidney, ear, and eye malformations Fetal alcohol effects (FAE) - a term that has been popularly used to describe alcohol-exposed individuals whose condition does not meet the full criteria for an FAS diagnosis What are the Statistics and Facts about FAS and FASD?
FASD is the leading known preventable cause of mental retardation and birth defects. FASD affects 1 in 100 live births or as many as 40,000 infants each year. An individual with fetal alcohol syndrome can incur a lifetime health cost of over $800,000. In 2003, fetal alcohol syndrome cost the United States $5.4 billiondirect costs were $3.9 billion, while indirect costs added another $1.5 billion. Children do not outgrow FASD. The physical and behavioral problems can last for a lifetime. FAS and FASD are found in all racial and socio-economic groups. FAS and FASD are not genetic disorders. Women with FAS or affected by FASD have healthy babies if they do not drink alcohol during their pregnancy. Can I drink alcohol when I am pregnant?
No. Do not drink alcohol when you are pregnant. When you drink alcohol, such as beer, wine, or mixed drinks, so does your baby. Alcohol is a substance known to be harmful to human development. When it reaches the blood supply of the baby, it can cause permanent defects to the major organs and central nervous system. Is there any kind of alcohol that is safe to drink during pregnancy? No. Drinking any kind of alcohol can hurt your baby. Alcoholic drinks can include beer, wine, liquor, wine coolers, or mixed drinks. What if I am pregnant and have been drinking?
If you drank alcohol before you knew you were pregnant, stop drinking now. Anytime a pregnant woman stops drinking, she decreases the risk of harm to the baby. If you are trying to get pregnant, do not drink alcohol. You may not know you are pregnant right away. What if I drank during my last pregnancy and my baby was fine? Every pregnancy is different. Drinking alcohol may hurt one baby more than another. You could have one child that is born healthy and another child that is born with problems. What if a friend, partner, spouse or family member is drinking while pregnant? Many women are unaware of the consequences of drinking during pregnancy. Some women believe wine or beer is not alcohol. In many cases, she may be suffering from alcoholism. She may need to know what effects alcohol can have on the baby. She also may need help getting into treatment. In such cases, you should contact a...
References: Grant, T.M., Ernst, C. C., and Streissguth, A.P. Intervention with high-risk alcohol and drug–abusing mothers: I. Administrative strategies of the Seattle model of paraprofessional advocacy. Journal of Community Psychology, 27, 1, 1-18, 1999
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No more Elly May
By Suzanne Strazza
Remember Elly May Clampett? She was the zoo-keeping, animal-loving, never-hurta- fly daughter in "The Beverly Hillbillies."
Well, that's who I've been compared to all my life. Suzanne of the soft heart. Suzanne, lover of strays. Suzanne, protector of all creatures great and small.
Suzanne apparently now has a thirst for blood.
Having been a vegetarian for a considerable amount of my adult life and a huge and very outspoken opponent of hunting due to "cruelty towards animals," I am quite surprised to find myself in the position of having participated in the killing, skinning, eviscerating and butchering of not one, but two sheep last week.
What the hell happened?
Honestly, I have no idea.
Admittedly, over the post-veggie years, I have come to re-relish the taste of flesh: pig, cow, chicken. My tastes are quite bland and mainstream. Elk, deer, lamb, duck, bunny, goat – hmmmm. No.
And, having lived in the West for long enough, I realize that people actually do feed their families on the meat of the animals that they kill; it's not hunting for sport. And on an intellectual level, I believe that killing an individual animal with your own hands and having a relationship with that animal and the death process is how we should get our meat.
But I love a nice juicy steak all wrapped in plastic, sitting on the shelf at the City Market with a label telling me how much fat it contains.
And then one day my friends R and J bought two lambs and were having them delivered here to Mancos. As they prepared for the big day, I realized that this was something I didn't want to miss, so I invited myself.
R seemed relieved to have company in his novice-ness. J, who has hunted all his life, didn't understand why it was a big deal. But Saturday morning rolled around and I picked out an outfit I found appropriate for getting covered in blood and guts (fashion first – even for a murder) and went to join the men in the killing fields.
I was also fully prepared to be "coffee girl" in case I actually couldn't handle it.
The lambs arrived. They were a few hours late, but really, who's rushing to their death? They came with a family of sheep-killers, for lack of a better term: grandpa, grandson, and lots in between, including a very pregnant momma.
These were not Little Bo Peep lambs; these were huge churros, a few short days of adulthood.
I stood watching while the first was taken out of the truck, his friends curiously watching. His legs were tied together and he lay on the ground, head on a bed of branches.
"Who's going to hold its neck?" J did. I was jealous.
And…off with the head.
It was so cool. Cool enough that when it came time for the second one – I almost knocked everyone down to get my hands on that throat. J did the cutting, but I got to hold its head back and feel the life go out of it.
Also got to manage the never-ceasing twitching of the legs and listen to the air bubble in the esophagus.
We skinned. I assumed I would hurl – instead I was fascinated by how smoothly the entire pelt peeled away.
We hung it from the tree – would have been head down, if there was a head. Johnny, the sheep guy, slit the body down the middle and told me to stick my hands in there and hold in the intestines.
It was warm. I'd never held an organ before.
While I cradled the stomach in my arms, I wondered why I wasn't distraught about the death of an innocent animal. I thought I'd at least be grossed out.
These were not my sheep; I could have walked away at any point, yet I was involved in something that I had to see through to the end.
So, while the 18-month-old played with a section of intestines, I held the sheet of fat to let it air-dry.
I was the keeper of the cellulite.
After the process was complete, we threw both lambs into the back of my truck and off to Cox's. I drove. While I pumped gas, I felt so "Mancos" to have carcasses in my truck bed. I wanted everyone to see.
After 15 years here, I finally belonged.
We took the lambs to R's house and proceeded to butcher: fillets, tenderloins, back straps, ribs and roasts. It was a lesson in basic anatomy and made this non-lamb-eater want to fire up the grill.
My kids came over – their jaws hung slack. They couldn't believe that their peace-loving hippie-dippy mother was up to her elbows in flesh and blood and wielding an extremely sharp knife.
With that knife, I managed to nearly cut off the ends of two fingers. I actually only nicked them, but the amount of blood made it look like a near-amputation.
Again, I kept waiting for Elly May to return, to run, fraught with emotion, back home to wash the blood off of her hands.
She was clearly not around.
At the end of the day, exhausted and smelling like a butcher shop, I was a bit sore and a lot invigorated. I wanted to do it again.
I want to hunt.
I realize that, contrary to what I used to think, this is the way to get meat. Killing and all that goes with it gives a person a relationship to their food that doesn't come when you get the Styrofoam tray with the tidy, fattrimmed chunk of flesh.
And I know I am a little behind the times – that most of Montezuma County figured this out long ago. I also understand that a lot of Montezuma couldn't serve up an abundance of meat for their families if they didn't go out and get it.
I feel as if I was a part of a rite of passage and it was a matter-of-fact process.
Now that it's all over, was I grossed out?
Am I going to make a return to vegetarianism? Not a chance.
Is Elly May rolling over in her grave? Probably.
Suzanne Strazza writes from Mancos, Colo.

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On November 30, 2006, a former employee of a Georgian penitentiary claimed
that there had been a number of money transfers made to detainees and he
contacted the Public Defender's Office to report that in his view the money
transfers were being used as a form of corruption. To verify the allegations,
lawyer Giorgi Getsadze visited the Penitentiary and on November 1, 2006 he
interviewed several people.
Giorgi Getsadze was accused of trying to obtain information by offering money
to prison staff. Members of the Public Defender's Office have said that Giorgi
Getsadze asked prison staff about the possibility of transferring money to the
detainees, but that this was done in order to establish if the former employee's
claim was true. Giorgi Getsadze was charged for 'taking illegal actions while
studying a case.' Giorgi Getsadze faced between one and three years in prison,
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Genetics & Family History
Articles about how your genetic make-up and family history (or lack of) influence your cancer risk.
Patients are referred for genetic counseling and possible testing if a genetic syndrome is known or suspected to be present in a family.
An introduction to genetic mutations, genetic syndromes and how they relate to cancer.
The article provides an introduction to the genetic mutations of BRCA1 & 2, FAP and HNPCC and associated cancer risk.
Many people believe that having no one in the family with cancer means they have no cancer risk. However, only 15-20% occur in the setting of a family history and most are not related to family history.
We hear so much about family history that it makes people think any family history is a strike against you in terms of cancer risk. In reality, only 15-20% of cancers are related to a family history.


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Jude The Obscure is a Bildungsroman (coming of age) story following the life of Jude who, when we are first introduced, aspires to study at Christminster and become an academic or clergyman. However, various relationships and social dramas interrupt this life goal until it gradually withers away.
I really liked Hardy's style of writing and this was an easy and enjoyable book to read. I thought the issues covered, such as religion, marriage, divorce and courting were discussed in a very modern way, which pleasantly surprised me, given the fact it was written more than 100 years ago.
I also liked the way the book was split into 6, roughly equal parts: At Marygreen [1], At Christminster [2], At Melchester [3], At Shaston [4], At Aldbrickham and Elsewhere [5], At Christminster Again [6]. This helped the narrative flow by keeping each section in just one setting, and also made it easier to log my progress on Goodreads!
The part which gripped me most was At Christminster Again [6] because of the tense and emotional scene with Little Father Time and the children. The scene was predictable, but in a good way. The foreshadowing was well done, so I knew what would happen, and when it did, I was simultaneously satisfied and heart-broken! I am wary of saying much more as I like to keep my reviews as spoiler-free as possible.
I also noticed some narrative similarities between Jude The Obscure and Great Expectations by Charles Dickens; the beginnings are quite similar. A young boy raised by his aunt grows up to learn about the world and develops feelings for a local girl. However, once Jude reached manhood, the plot completely changed, and sadly this is where the similarities between the two novels ended.
Another slight disappointment for me was that I didn't understand why the book is called Jude The Obscure. To me, this is such a shame because usually with older books, it's easier to work out. I just like to be able to work out myself why the book has been given its title.
Nonetheless, I thoroughly enjoyed this Hardy novel and it may be my favourite!
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Rock band releases multi-album iPhone app for $3
Seattle-based alternative rock band The Presidents of the United States of America have released The Presidents' Music, a new app for the iPhone and iPod touch. The app provides users with streaming access to four of the band's albums, early "lost" recordings, extras and exclusives, and a direct connection to the band's blog. Songs include the 1995 hits "Kitty," "Lump," and "Peaches," taken from the band's Grammy-nominated self-titled debut album. The Presidents' Music is available now from the App Store and sells for $3. [via Wired]
Namco releases Tamagotchi: 'Round the World for iPhone
Namco has released its Tamagotchi: 'Round the World game for iPhone and iPod touch. Previously released for Click Wheel iPods, the game lets players pick one of four Tamagotchi, and then play one of six missions that take place across three differently-themed planets, each of which features Gaiatchi, or living clouds, plants, geysers and seedlings that populate the planet. Players interact with the Gaiatchi through mini-games and activities such as rock paper scissors, dancing, memory matching, and math puzzles. Tamagotchi: 'Round the World is available now from the App Store and sells for $6; a Lite version is also available as a free download.
Apple rejects 'South Park' iPhone application
Apple has twice rejected a South Park application for the iPhone and iPod touch because the content was "potentially offensive." Originally previewed in October, the app would allow users to stream clips, download wallpapers, read news, browse the show's complete episode index, and choose character likenesses to use as contact images. A member of the team working on the app told Boing Boing Gadgets, "After a couple of attempts to get the application approved, we are sad to say that our app has been rejected…. But Apple did admit that the standards would evolve, citing that when iTunes first launched it didn't sell any music with explicit lyrics. At this point, we are sad to say, the app is dead in the water. Sorry, South Park fans."
GameResort releases Biplane for iPhone, iPod touch
GameResort, maker of Downhill Bowling, has released Biplane: Wings of Raccoon, the developer's second game for the iPhone and iPod touch. Biplane puts players in the role of Captain Raccoon, as he navigates the skies on a mission to defend his island from pirate attackers. The game offers two game modes—arcade and race—as well as tilt-based plane controls, nine race tracks, and 3D graphics. Biplane: Wings of Raccoon is available now from the App Store and sells for $2.
MyFonts intros WhatTheFont for iPhone
Font warehouse MyFonts has released WhatTheFont, its new typeface identification application for the iPhone and iPod touch. WhatTheFont allows the user to snap a picture of any type and upload it to MyFonts in order to find out what font it is, along with the ability to email a link to the font. iPod touch users can also use the application by accessing images saved in the Photo Library. WhatTheFont is available now as a free download from the App Store.
Deadmau5 releases iPhone DJ app
Canadian producer and DJ Deadmau5 has released a new DJ app for the iPhone and iPod touch. The new application, Deadmau5 Touch Mix, allows users to remix and perform using ten exclusive tracks. Users can apply delays, effects, rewinds, cuts, and more, and utilize a scratch pad. Deadmau5 Touch Mix is available now from the App Store and sells for $3. [via Beatportal]
Gameloft previews Wild West Guns for iPhone, iPod touch
Gameloft has provided iLounge with an exclusive preview of its upcoming iPhone and iPod touch game Wild West Guns. Based on the Wii title of the same name, Wild West Guns is a carnival shooter-style game set in a Western environment. The game will feature 18 challenges featuring typical Western environments such as saloons, deserts, stables, trains, and more, with interactive backgrounds that let players shoot elements in the environment to earn more points. Other features include diverse targets and enemies, five different game modes, and touch-based shooting controls. The game will be submitted to the App Store tomorrow, and should be available in the coming days. Continue reading for more screenshots from Wild West Guns.
App Mix: Time Crisis, CardStar, Photo fx, Easycontact
Namco has released Time Crisis Strike, its latest game for the iPhone and iPod touch. Similar to the popular Time Crisis arcade games, Strike uses a duck-and-shoot design, allowing users to tap on the screen to fire and tilt the iPhone or iPod touch to duck, take cover, and reload. The game offers two game modes—Arcade Mode and Crisis Missions—and is available now from the App Store for $6.
Mesa Dynamics has released its new CardStar application for the iPhone and iPod touch. CardStar is a personal "rewards" and "club" card manager, letting users enter and store their membership information for items such as grocery and pharmacy discount cards, travel reward cards, and more. The app currently offers a merchant list of over 100 U.S. companies in six categories, advanced options for adding cards not included in the merchant list, and the ability to access any account directly from the main CardStar screen. CardStar is available now and sells for $1.
The Tiffen Company, a photography accessory manufacturer and distributor, has announced Photo fx, a special iPhone and iPod touch version of its Tiffen Dfx Digital Filter Creative Effects software. Photo fx features 26 different filters and effects, each with slider controls, as well as 27 different film looks that can be applied to existing photos or new pics shot with the iPhone's built-in camera. Photo fx is available now and sells for $3.
Tapinoma has released Easycontact, its new contact sharing application for the iPhone and iPod touch. Easycontact allows users to share their address book contacts individually or in groups with others via email, or directly via Wi-Fi or Audio if the recipient is also an Easycontact user. Easycontact is available now from the App Store and sells for $3.
Laminar Research intros X-Plane Extreme for iPhone, iPod touch
Laminar Research has released X-Plane Extreme, its fourth flight simulation application for the iPhone and iPod touch. In X-Plane Extreme, players can choose between the F-22 Raptor, the SR-71 Blackbird, the B-1 "Bone" Bomber, and the B-2 Bomber. To handle the advanced capabilities of these planes, Extreme offers desktop-level flight modeling, with speeds from zero to Mach-3 plus, and altitudes up to 100,000 feet, along with AI-controlled planes that fly in the same zone, challenging the player to keep up. X-Plane Extreme is available now from the App Store and sells for $10.
Apple planning premium games section for App Store?
Apple may be planning to open a $20-and-up premium games section on the App Store, according to a new report. Citing anonymous sources, PocketGamer is reporting that the section will be open to only a restricted number of large developers and publishers, rather than the broad acceptance afforded by other areas of the store. Apple and potentially included publishers EA Mobile and Gameloft refused to comment on the matter; the report speculates that the move could be announce at the annual Worldwide Developers Conference, or at a special iPhone or gaming event. Developers have previously expressed concern over the abundance of $1 apps on the store's Top 100 lists, leading at least one to try a hybrid paid/donation revenue model to boost sales.
Mark/Space intros Fliq Tasks for iPhone and iPod touch
Mark/Space has released its new Fliq Tasks application for the iPhone and iPod touch. Fliq Tasks allows users to create, edit, categorize, prioritize, sort, search and share their tasks and to do lists directly from their device. Tasks can be shared over a Wi-Fi network with other Fliq users on the iPhone, iPod touch, Mac, or Windows. Fliq Tasks is a free download from the App Store; Fliq for the Mac or Windows sells for $20. The original Fliq contacts and photo application for iPhone and iPod touch is also available as a free download.
App developer tests hybrid paid/donation revenue model
iPhone developer App Cubby has begun what it calls a pricing "experiment" in which it will sell all its iPhone and iPod touch applications for a flat price of $1 each, letting users who find their utility to be worthy of more money make a donation towards future app development. The company's products, Gas Cubby, Health Cubby, and Trip Cubby previously sold for $5, $5, and $10, respectively. App Cubby founder David Barnard told iLounge, "the challenges of selling in the App Store have continued to frustrate me and foil my best efforts. So I've decided to try a little experiment."
Barnard has previously discussed the issue of pricing on the company's blog, stating that developers are "frustrated that artificial market forces are driving down the price of apps, which in turn drives down the perceived value of the products we have invested significant time and money to create. Marketing can help, but it's throwing good money after bad if the market discourages charging a fair price for an app." The new revenue model appears to circumvent Apple's pricing policies, which only allow for pricing on a dollar-by-dollar basis, and require developers interested in offering demo versions of their applications to create separate listings in the App Store, which they can distribute as free downloads. However, the subject of whether developers can solicit donations outside of the purchase price for a given piece of software appears to be a gray area.
Browser-based App Store clone appears on web
A new website has appeared which offers browser-based access to the App Store, allowing users to browse applications without the need to launch iTunes. Powered by Google App Engine and hosted at app-store.appspot.com, the App Store website lets users access Top 100 lists, every category of application, and even the majority of the iTunes Store for music, TV shows, and movies, although that isn't its primary focus. While other sites exist that list every app available on the App Store, complete with descriptions taken from the store, this is the first time a site has mirrored both the design and content of the iTunes Store, raising doubts as to whether Apple will allow the site to stay operational. [via Lifehacker]
BulletFlight app uses iPhone to aid rifle accuracy
Runaway Technology has released BulletFlight, a new application for the iPhone and iPod touch that helps gun users take more accurate shots. Users can input current weather conditions and distance, while the accelerometer measures angles to the target, providing detailed solutions up to 2000 meters. The app uses environmental calculations based on the Sierra Bullets model, features built-in profiles for the M110 semi-automatic rifle, the 14.5-inch SR16 rifle, and KAC PDW rifles, and allows the user to modify those profiles, as well as add new ones. In addition, it provides the number of clicks one needs to change the scope by for the current range and wind speed, instead of outputting information in a table format like other ballistic computer apps. BulletFlight is available now for the iPhone and iPod touch and sells for $12. [via Telegraph]
App Store: 500 million downloads, 15,000 apps
Apple has announced via an image on the homepage of apple.com that the App Store has now seen more than 500 million downloads since its launch on July 11, 2008. In addition, the image reveals that there are now more than 15,000 applications available from the online store. Although the image states that "iPhone users have downloaded an incredible 500 million" apps, it is assumed that this number encompasses both iPhone and iPod touch users, and that downloads also includes post-purchase updates. On December 5, Apple announced the store had passed the 300 million download milestone, meaning that users have downloaded at least 200 million apps in the five weeks since, compared to the six weeks it took the store to go from 200 million to 300 million downloads.
Nintendo's Duck Hunt hits App Store
iPhone developer Lucas Manfield has released Duck Hunt, a $1 port of the classic Nintendo Entertainment System game. Unlike the original, which used the NES Zapper gun controller, this iPhone and iPod touch port uses an on-screen joystick and single "A" button for control, both taken from Nintendo controller designs. The developer notes that upcoming versions will also include sound, the dog from the original, and the clay shooting mode, also found in the 1984 release. Although the game has been approved by Apple, it likely infringes on Nintendo copyrights, making it highly possible that the game will be pulled from the App Store. We are awaiting comment from Nintendo regarding the title.
EA Mobile delays Need for Speed for iPhone
EA Mobile has revealed that its Need for Speed Underground racing game for iPhone and iPod touch, originally slated for release in 2008 and more recently pushed back until early this year, is now set for a March release. Adam Sussman, EA Mobile's vice president of publishing in the Americas and Asia, told IGN, "EA Mobile is excited about the Need for Speed Undercover iPhone and iPod touch game we have in development. Currently, we are fine tuning and polishing the game so that when it launches it is the best, most engaging racing game iPhone users have yet to experience. We appreciate the anticipation around the arrival of this game. As we approach a confirmed ship date, we will alert the community so stay tuned for more information in the coming months."
DanceDanceRevolution S Lite now available for iPhone
Konami has released its DanceDanceRevolution S Lite rhythm game for the iPhone and iPod touch. Based on the popular arcade dancing series and meant as a preview for the upcoming full version of DanceDanceRevolution S, the Lite version lets users tap on the screen to the rhythm of the song, with upcoming arrows rising from the bottom of the screen. DanceDanceRevolution S Lite is available now as a free download from the App Store.
Third-party browsing apps appear on App Store
In a shift away from its prior policy of barring third-party web browsing applications on the basis that they duplicated existing functionality, Apple has allowed a small group of third-party browsing apps to appear in the App Store. Amongst the new apps are Edge Browser (Free), which clears up screen real estate by removing the address and navigation bars, Incognito ($2), which lets users browse without leaving a history of any kind, WebMate:Tabbed Browser ($1), which stores all clicked links in a queue, letting the user read them one-by-one as they're ready, and Shaking Web ($2), a browser with a vibration-reduction like algorithm designed for use while moving.
With at least one submission date going back to October, it appears that Apple had a special list of such applications for possible future release; these standalone applications all appear to be based upon Apple's own Safari browser, which has also been incorporated in various ways into other, more complex applications to eliminate the need to switch between an app an a separate browser for certain features. It is unclear what these standalone browser releases mean for full-scale browsers such as Firefox and Opera, which were previously thought to be blocked by the iPhone SDK agreement. [via Mac Rumors]
Slacker releases Radio app for iPhone, iPod touch
U.S.-based interactive Internet radio service Slacker has released its new Slacker Radio application for the iPhone and iPod touch. Similar to services provided by Pandora Radio and Last.fm, Slacker gives users access to over 100 stations pre-programmed by radio professionals, along with the ability to pick stations based on genre, artist, or to create new stations based on a specific band or artist, which also contain music from similar artists as recommendations. In addition, the app allows users to view artist bios as well as album art and reviews. Slacker Radio is available as a free download from the App Store.


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Wicks seeks to invest in mid-size and smaller privately held companies and non-core subsidiaries of large corporations that can benefit from strategic redirection, operational improvements, growth capital and additions to the management team. Wicks' strategy is to make initial platform acquisitions at attractive prices in partnership with exceptional industry executives, to substantially improve company profitability and grow revenues and to execute add-on acquisitions. Wicks believes that initially acquiring a platform company and making add-on acquisitions only after validating both the initial investment thesis and the management team serves to substantially mitigate investment risk. The firm also seeks executives who are incentivized by meaningful equity positions in the companies they manage and the resulting rewards for strong performance.
Wicks typically targets $20 - $50 million of equity per investment and controlling equity positions, which facilitate Wicks' hands-on investment approach and foster clear and simple governance. It seeks companies that have established operations and generate profits, generally with operating cash flow (EBITDA) of $5 - $25 million, with flexibility above or below that range for strong opportunities. Capital structures at Wicks companies often consist of Wicks equity and relatively conservative amounts of senior debt.
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Smurfs: The Lost Village Blu-ray review
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Smurfs: The Lost Village can now be added to your home entertainment library as Sony Home Entertainment releases it on July 11th, 2017. We took a look at the Blu-Ray version, which also comes with the option of a digital download.
This time around, the Smurfs aren't in a live-action/animated mashup, which in the previous two films allowed them to interact with actors like Neil Patrick Harris and Hank Azaria, who played their nemesis, Gargamel. This is all animation, and this time, Gargamel is voiced by The Office's Rainn Wilson. This film builds on the origin story of Smurfette, the female Smurf voiced by Demi Lovato.
On the video side of things, we get a 1080p AVC encoded transfer in the movie's original 1.85:1 aspect ratio. The Blu-ray looks great. The world of the Smurfs has vibrant colours and the textures, from trees and grasses to clothing and buildings, have amazing detail and sharpness. Colours pop, shadow details have great black levels, and there are no digital glitches apparent.
On the audio side, we get DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 tracks in English, French and Portuguese and a Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1 track. Subtitles are presented in English, English SDH, French, Portuguese, and Spanish. The soundscape on this release is smurfing wonderful. The music is clear and dynamic, while the surround channels put you clearly in the Smurfs environment. Low end frequencies give oomph where needed and dialogue is clear and understandable.
The disc also comes with a great amount of extras including a audio commentary from director Kelly Asbury and members of his team, deleted scenes, a "making-of" featurette, voice auditions, a dance-along, a music video from Meghan Trainor, and more.
Families who love the Smurfs will enjoy the story and the production of this disc is excellent.


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Brown Mucus Vaginal Discharge
What do you advise if I had quite a bit of brown mucus-ey vaginal discharge on my underwear?
It might be: A combination of old blood mixed with vaginal secretions. See if resolves on it's own. If not d/w your dr. ...Read more
Mucus (Definition)
Like material that functions to moisten and protect inner body surfaces. The viscous slippery substance that consists chiefly of mucin, water, cells, and inorganic salts and that is secreted as a protective lubricant coating by the cells and glands of the mucous membranes. The free slime of the mucous membranes, composed of secretion of the glands, various salts, ...Read more
This morning I noticed I had quite a bit of brown mucus-y vaginal discharge on my underwear. Is this concerning?
Depends: Discharge in a woman can be abnormal, normal, or transitional. It all depends on your history. It may be important for you to see a provider to be sure. They may be able to run tests on the discharge and obtain a complete history. Some common causes of discharge can be yeast, bacterial vaginosis or stds. ...Read more
I'm having brown vaginal mucus discharge daily vs yellow or white what can be the cause?
Infection?: There are many causes of abnormal vaginal discharge, but colored vaginal discharge usually means infection, including STDs like gonorrhea, chlamydia, or trichomonas if you are at risk. Any new, abnormal, or unexplained vaginal discharge should be professionally evaluated. See your doctor soon. ...Read more
Every day since ovulation DAY 14-16 I've had brown + pink mucus-y vaginal discharge. Now lasting 10 days (DAY 17-27). Why??? NO Sex. Not Preg. PAP o.k.
Blood vs infection: Mid cycle bleeding occurs sometimes. Old blood can appear brown or black. Watered down blood can appear pink. There are several infections that people who are not sexually active can get. Yeast and BV are common. See a gynecologist for testing and exam. ...Read more
Irregular periods, thick dark brown vaginal discharge, followed by bright red mucus-like discharge, then dark brown again for 4 days now. What is it?
Probably normal: Dark brown discharge is just old blood. The first thing to rule out is always pregnancy. If that's negative then you probably have a hormone imbalance making your periods irregular. ...Read more
Had several irregular periods in the last 3 mos. Now not having any periods Only abnormal vaginal discharge-brown, gooey, with mucus Vaginal odor & some dryness No itchiness or pain Not sexually active Has occurred intermittently over the last month?
Brown = blood: Irregular periods are one of the most common problems obgyns treat. If this is one time problem it usually resolves on its own. If this is a recurring problem you should be evaluated. Infections ; hormonal changes can cause spotting. If there is a concern for pregnancy then do a home pregnancy test. There are many options available to help regulate the menstrual cycle. Schedule a visit. ...Read more
Brown stringy vaginal discharge for 2 weeks now, with a faint odor and also mucous like. What could this be?
Possibly infection?: See your doctor to make sure there is not an infection or possibly a tampon left in. ...Read more
I've had vaginal discharge in a pink -brown color mucous like, some cramping for 3 day-discharge only on tp not panty- menses due oct 11- prego?
Not necessarily: Normal healthy women can have occasional changes in their discharge, periods, and uterine symptoms, even without being pregnant. If symptoms are more than just mild, if they become recurrent, or if they are very worrisome, a primary care doctor or an ob-gyn doctor can evaluate. To find out if one is pregnant, do an over-the-counter urine pregnancy test after missing a period (tests are accurate). ...Read more
Is thick white mucus vaginal discharge good after plan b?
Vaginal Discharge: This is most likely semen mixed with vaginal fluids. It does not represent anything specific about pregnancy or lack of pregnancy. ...Read more
I have mucus vaginal discharge with blood stain, what is this?
No: Not uncommon to have spotting with a micous like discharge around and after you ovulate. ...Read more
Mucus like vaginal discharge with blood, should I be concerned?
No: Not uncommon to have spotting with a micous like discharge around and after you ovulate. ...Read more
What may cause excessive mucus vaginal discharge without odor or itching?
Ovulation!: A clear mucusy discharge at mid cycle (around day 14 of a 28 day cycle) is a healthy sign of fertility and ovulation. Not all patients have it. If it has the consistency of egg white, you are probably ovulating within that 24 hour time period. You can use that to your advantage if you are trying to get pregnant. If you don't want to conceive, please use protection! ...Read more
What is the definition or description of: Vaginal discharge with mucus and blood?
Possibilities: This type of discharge may be caused by infection, ovulation, pregnancy (depending on stage), rarely cancer. ...Read more
My girlfriend has mucus-like vaginal discharge, she has had it for years. What could it be? She has only recently lost her virginity.
May be normal: It is normal to have a small amount of vaginal discharge, since mucus helps keep the vagina healthy. This mucus may be thicker around ovulation. It should not smell very strong, be itchy or painful. ...Read more
Got told I had chalymedia I took the antabiotics, but now I have a odorless white mucus vaginal discharge is it the antabiotics working?
Test of cure: If you had sex with the person who gave you chlamydia and they hadn't been treated yet then you could have it again. Otherwise sometimes antibiotics can cause a yeast infection ...Read more
Is a clear thick mucus like vaginal discharge normal?
Most likely yes: Clear thick mucus-like discharge is typical of ovulatory mucous. People often describe it as looking like egg white. That said, if your discharge has a funny odor, you have any itching or pain, or you could have been exposed to a sexually transmitted infection, then you should get checked out. ...Read more
Slimy, thick, pinkish tinted mucus vaginal discharge a few days. Why?
Vaginitis: Could be several things. Bacterial vaginosis is most likely, especially if it has an odor. Would need more info...Are you on a birth control pill, hormones, when was your last menstrual period, etc. ...Read more
What determines whether vaginal discharge (mucus?) is clear or yellow?
Why?: I am not sure why this is important to you. Vaginal discharge requires an examination to determine the cause and treatment. Bacterial vaginosis is the most common cause and often has a vaginal odor. Vaginal itching can be a sign of a yeast infection. Sometimes vaginal discharge can be a sign of a sexual transmitted infection. Testing is important to determine the treatment and keep you and your pa. ...Read more
I have vaginal discharge which looks like mucus with slight yellow color to it what can it be?
See doctor: The vagina is "self-cleaning, " by which I mean that there is always some scant discharge of mucus and cellular debris, and that douches are not needed... and can actually cause infections. Anything that goes into the vagina or any stress/illness/medications can potentially harm the normal balance of the organisms living in the vagina, leading to a bacterial or yeast overgrowth. Also possible STD. ...Read more
What may be causing a yellow thick mucus looking type vaginal discharge but no odor and no other symptoms?
Discharge: Vaginal discharge requires an examination to determine the cause and treatment. Bacterial vaginosis is the most common cause and often has a vaginal odor. Vaginal itching can be a sign of a yeast infection. Sometimes vaginal discharge can be a sign of a sexual transmitted infection. Testing is important to determine the treatment and keep you and your partner safe. ...Read more
Green mucus vaginal discharge 5 weeks after giving birth?
Not good.:
A green vaginal discharge is never good. Green usually suggests a bacterial infection - possibly a postpartum endometriosis or an std if you have been sexually active.
This should be checked out by your doctor. ...Read more
I have white grainy vaginal discharge with, itching and I noticed mucus and hint of blood and also a ball of clear mucous with blood tinged when I pe?
Could be yeast: Yeast vaginitis can give a whitish, clumpy discharge with itching;however, there can ba many things that could potentially cause this. It's always best in this case to see a doc and get properly diagnosed ...Read more
I am experiencing abnormal vaginal discharge (quality: mucus and blood). Can it be due to stress?
Not usually: Abnormal vaginal discharges always require a GYN MD visit, as the causes are usually not stress. ...Read more
I am having clear mucus like vaginal discharge with streaks of blood after having outercourse (fully clothed). Can you tell me why?
Discharge: A vaginal discharge in all likelihood would NOT be caused by simply having the act of sex reproduced while fully clothed. If rough, there maybe an abrasion causing the inflammation, but the discharge would be most likely of another origin. Best to see your GYN Doctor and get an evaluation. Best wishes. ...Read more
I am experiencing vaginal discharge (quality: mucus and blood) and groin pain.
Needs assessment: Need to, particularly if have been sexually active be checked for pelvic infection. May need examination and/or swabs. Please see your GP, or if severe pain, fevers, unwell please see an urgent care doctor or the emergency department promptly. ...Read more
Should I be worried about vaginal discharge? I had a c-section on march 5. In the last few days I've noticed a difference in discharge. It's yellow, thick and has a mucus-like consistency.
Vaginal discharge can vary depending on where you are in your cycle. If you have vaginal odor, pain, or irritation, then you may be dealing with an infectious process (bacteria or yeast). If any of these signs are present please consult your doctor.
Take care. ...Read more
I am experiencing abnormal vaginal discharge. It looks like mucus it has a yellowish/ whitish color. It has no smell. It doesn't burn or itch?
Probably normal: Sush discharges may be normal. The vagina is a moist organ whose normal discharge may vary in color ...Read more
I am mid cycle and been having pinkish mucus vaginal discharge with tiny blood clots on and off now for 6 days with cramps. Had the same last month
Mittelschmerz: Or ovulation syndrome. No treatment usualy needed but kangaroos might be different. ...Read more
For a month I've been having vaginal discharge now it seems to be in the anal area. Doesn't itch, burn or have a bad oder. It reminds me of the mucus plug when hour about to give birth. What can it be?
Hello Lisa,
From your description it may be many different things including bacterial versus fungal infection, fistula (hole between two canals) and a few other possibilities. I would recommend going to see your doctor or a local urgent care. I hope this helps.
Dr. Andrew Le MD ...Read more
What are mucus threads in urine and can you see them with the naked eye like vaginal discharge?
It could b sediments: From a urinary tract infection or could be contamination from a vaginal infection. Get tested! ...Read more
I'm a female, never had sex, but I have yellowish mucus like, goopy, vaginal discharge NO BLOOD. I'm not itching, burning, or smell. What's wrong?
Could be normal.....: You state you never had sex so I assume this means you have never had any kind of sex not just intercourse. If this is true as well as not using an vaginal washes (douche), this likely represents a normal change in the vaginal secretions. It should resolve as you enter a different phase of your menstrual cycle (assume cycles are normal). If any of the above is not true see a GYN. ...Read more
I am experiencing vaginal odor, thick mucus discharge and vaginal itching. The following also describe me: Abnormal vaginal discharge and Vaginal. ..
This combination: Really mandates medical assessment.Get a more detailed answer ›
My breast have been very tender & achey & I recently discovered white, mucus-like vaginal discharge, I'm on implanon b. Control, should I be worried?
Breast pain: Is a side effect of implanon. Use warm compresses, Acetaminophen or ibuprofen, to see if it gets better with time. Have your doctor evaluate you for the discharge and follow up on the breast tenderness. Good luck! ...Read more
I have thick white mucus in nose and eyes. I also noticed that vaginal discharge is white but not like cottage cheese. What does this mean?
Unrelated: These two things are unrelated. Could be seasonal allergies for the nose and eyes. The vaginal discharge could be a myriad of things. If you're really worried, you'll need to see your primary care doctor for a more compete evaluation. Could try over the counter allergy meds in the mean time. Hope this Helps! ...Read more
I am experiencing abnormal vaginal discharge (worsened by: onset after unprotected sex) (quality: cheesy discharge), urethral discharge and thick mucus discharge. The following also describes me: Vaginal odor. What should I do?
Vaginal discharge:
17 yo with complaint of vaginal discharge with odor.
The ideal thing is to see your doctor for examination with wet mount, KOH, and Chla and GC culture. You doctor can initiate treatment based on clinical findings while waiting for the culture result. Good luck. ...Read more
Mucus vaginal discharge with blood for two weeks after finished placebo round of oral contraceptive?
Many causes: Vaginal discharge requires an examination to determine the cause and treatment. Bacterial vaginosis is the most common cause and often has a vaginal odor. Vaginal itching can be a sign of a yeast infection. Sometimes vaginal discharge can be a sign of a sexual transmitted infection. Testing is important to determine the treatment and keep you and your partner safe. ...Read more
What does clear sometimes stringy mucous vaginal discharge signify?
Cycle points:
The mucus discharge from the vagina can be examined to get an approximate idea of where a woman may be in her cycle with respect to her fertile periods such as ovulation, just before menstruation begins, just after it has stopped. Here is a website that is helpful to explain this a bit more:
http://www. Parents. Com/getting-pregnant/ovulation/signs/signs-of-ovulation/. ...Read more
What could be causing me to have light pink vaginal discharge with mucous when I wipe?
Possibilities: Sources of bleeding can be from the vagina, the cervix, or the uterus. Sometimes, it can even be from the opening from which you urinate, or the anus. Obtain an evaluation from your doctor. Best of luck. ...Read more
I have vaginal discharge that is clear mucous and blood tinged, I have also had the IUD 6 months. What could be wrong?
Several things: You have symptoms which could be serious and should see your physician. He/she will listen to you, do a physical examinarion, run some tests, and let you know what's going on. ...Read more
I have brown bloody vaginal discharge?
That is likely old: Deoxygenated blood being cleaned from the uterus. If not occurring in conjunction with period it could be breakthrough bleeding. ...Read more
Discharge (Definition)
Discharge can be a noun or a verb; it has multiple meanings in physics, chemistry, military, and legal usage. The most common medical meaning is a substance that is being excreted. Examples: pus is the discharge from a pimple; a vaginal discharge can mean infection; an ear discharge can mean an infection of the outer ear tract; a nasal discharge ...Read more
Vaginal Discharge (Definition)
Vaginal discharge is defined as secretions being expelled by the vagina. This can be physiologic or pathologic. Some common causes of abnormal vaginal discharge and yeast infections, bacterial vaginosis and sexually transmitted infections like ...Read more
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West End Middle School named Tennessee's winner in Samsung's Solve for Tomorrow contest
Congratulations to West End Middle School, Tennessee's winner for the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow contest.
As part of the contest, teachers submitted a lesson plan outlining how they will address the challenge, "Show how STEM can be applied to help your local community."
State winners receive $20,000 in technology and a chance to compete in the national competition for a $120,000 technology grant.
Read the full list of winners here.
Congrats, West End Middle School!
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Cyber Politics, F-Secure Life, Security & Privacy, Tips & Tricks
If you traveled to the United States in 2016, you were twice as likely to have your electronic devices searched as you were just a year before, in 2015.
That may sound ominous but the chances of an U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agent actually powering up your device for a "digital pat-down" were still quite tiny. Of the 390.6 million people who traveled to country, only 19,033 or 0.005 percent actually had their devices inspected, according to the Washington Post.
Still, that was up from the 0.002 percent in 2015, and these searchers were conducted before Donald Trump became president by vowing to increase the screening of anyone who travels to the United States.
Yes, government snooping is on the rise. But for more than 99 percent of us, the biggest threat to our devices comes from other people — strangers and ourselves.
Actual device loss — especially leaving the device behind at a bar or an airport security checkpoint — and theft are the most common digital privacy problems most travelers will experience. This is why you should have a unguessable passcode for all your devices.
The next biggest threat to your data comes whenever you go online. Here are the basics vacationers need to keep in mind when you connect to the internet anywhere:
If you're traveling for business or feel that you may be a target of government scrutiny, you should take additional steps to secure your data, including the drastic step of considering leaving your laptop at home.
Erka Koivunen, F-Secure's Chief Information Officer, suggests that you consider traveling without your laptop or consider getting a cheap "burner" model you take on the road. Why? Because even before the United States began banning laptop from the cabins of airplanes, there weren't very many good options for laptop owners.
Stowing your devices in your luggage is an invitation to have them broken or stolen. And once you get into an airport, you've surrendered most of your rights. Officials can take a device from your person or luggage and search in any way they choose.
Sean Sullivan, F-Secure Security Advisor, notes that if you must bring your laptop there are some precautions you can take — including encryption and sticking to external or cloud storage.
If you're extremely concerned about your privacy and need to bring your laptop, you should consider picking up some nail polish before you take off for your trip. Yes, nail polish.
But the best option for privacy-minded travelers, according to Sean, is a burner laptop combined with an iPod Touch, which offers all the apps an iPhone does without the "radio footprint."
You can also keep your iPod Touch with you all the time, which is really the best tip we can offer for keeping your digital data private.
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This vibrant Pizzini Pinot Grigio 2016 offers a nose of abundance wildflowers, lemon and ripe, yellow pear. Aromas of ripe pear lead the way in the bouquet and the palate is fresh with crisp, zippy acidity very true to the grigio style. Works well with seafood dishes.
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Things you want to know about Poles Posted on 23. Feb, 2013 by Kasia in Countries, Culture, Nature What are some things you always wanted to know about Polish people and weren't in the least bit disinclined to ask? Here are some of them…: 1. "Polish facial characteristics" No, there are no unique facial characteristics that enable you to identify a Pole . Most Poles believe that they...Read More
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Who is going to be the next Pope? Posted on 01. Mar, 2013 by Kasia in Current News, Famous people, History, Religion Pope Benedict XVI thanked Poles on Wednesday for the "warm reception" he received when he visited Poland in 2006 and asked for their prayers on his retirement. "I thank you for your presence here in Rome over all these years, for your prayers and tokens of sympathy," Pope...Read More
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Anja Rubik Posted on 22. Feb, 2013 by Kasia in Current News, Famous people Most of you who love fashion probably know her…Anja Rubik was born in Rzeszów, Poland. Growing up, Anja lived in Greece, Canada, and South Africa and began modeling full- time after graduating from a British high school in Paris. Rubik can be seen in numerous editorials for Vogue, Numero, Harper's Bazaar, etc. More...Read More
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If you suffer from insomnia, you are certainly not alone. Approximately 40 million people in the United States experience insomnia to some degree. Insomnia is marked by difficulty falling asleep, frequently waking up during the night or waking up too early in the morning. There may be one main cause of insomnia, but there are often several factors that contribute to the condition. When you understand the causes of your insomnia, you can work with a doctor to develop the best management techniques possible.
One of the biggest causes of insomnia is stress. We all know how difficult it can be to sleep well after a busy day at work, or before a major trip or a job interview. Many of us end up thinking about money, work or health issues when we are lying in bed at night a sure way to prevent a good night's sleep. If you are going through a divorce, have just lost your job or have recently lost a loved one, you are also far more likely to experience insomnia.
Insomnia and Altered Sleeping Habits
Stress is by no means the only cause of insomnia. Even those of us who don't consider ourselves to be particularly stressed can have trouble falling and staying asleep. A change in sleeping habits, like sleeping in the spare room, in a friend's room or at a hotel can often cause sleeplessness. Those who work the night shift or alternating shifts can often have trouble falling asleep and adjusting to a new routine. Even staying up later on the weekends can make it difficult to sleep on Sunday night.
Insomnia and Medical Conditions
Various medical conditions can also contribute to insomnia, such as arthritis, asthma and high blood pressure, buy ambien online. If you suffer from allergies, and especially if they are worse at night, you may find it difficult to fall asleep. Conditions such as diabetes, Alzheimer's disease, hyperthyroidism, heart disease and Parkinson's disease can also trigger insomnia. And, as most women will readily attest to, many a sleepless night can be blamed on pregnancy, menopause symptoms and premenstrual syndrome.
Insomnia and Travel
If you have ever flown a long distance, especially on an overnight flight, you know how bad jet lag can be and how easily it can cause insomnia. The more time zones you are flying across, the worse the insomnia tends to be. Although there are plenty of suggested remedies available, the only really effective way to treat jet lag is to try to acclimate to the new time zone immediately and only sleep at night.
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If you are suffering from depression, you may have a higher risk of suffering from insomnia. On the other hand, depression can also cause people to sleep too much. Most people struggling with depression are worried or preoccupied. This alone can cause sleepless nights. However, depression can also cause chemical imbalances in the brain .
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Insomnia tends to get worse as we get older. Older people tend to be less active during the day and they may also develop other sleep-related disorders. Our bodies also produce a hormone known as melatonin, which helps to control our sleep. As we get older, the production of melatonin is decreased. Generally by the time we reach 60, very little of it is being produced. That results in the increased likelihood of sleep problems. Insomnia is common among people in their 60s, although older men are more likely to suffer than women.
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Most of us know that consuming too much caffeine too close to bedtime can cause insomnia. Even drinking coffee late in the afternoon can keep you awake. Tea and soda are also stimulants that should be avoided late at night.
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The messages being pushed on us are that we must be a certain type of person, you must look a certain way, you must live a certain way and you must buy certain products or you are just not as good as the guy or girl that does buy into the messages. I believe in one way or another we have all been given this message. And I believe many of us have bought into it. I know I have, I know I have let the media sway my thinking and alter my perspective of the world.
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I believe that hatred keeps people in check. So many of us conform, some of us in subtle ways and others more obvious, but no one wants to be put down, or judged or even hated. So in the end, many of us bow down to the oppressors.
Again with the Timothy Leary quote "Think for yourself, and question authority."
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Welcome to Ditcheat School
Welcome to Ditcheat Primary School. Our website features all our news and updates as well as giving visitors a real feel for our busy and successful school. Please feel free to browse our site to find out more about us!
Our school is hidden away in the quiet and pretty village of Ditcheat, which is between the small Somerset towns of Shepton Mallet, Castle Cary and Evercreech and close to the Bath and West showground.
Our school ethos is encapsulated in our vision statement "Learning Together to Achieve our Best." For us this means working with the children to achieve the best we can in all aspects of the curriculum and school life. At the same time we have lots of fun and ensure school is a really enjoyable experience for all of our children.
Our aims are as follows:
- We aim for high quality learning experiences, recognising the need to provide for different learning styles
- We aim to equip all members of our school community to support each other as learners
- We aim for everyone to make progress and feel successful
- We aim to create a happy, safe, caring environment where everyone feels valued
- We aim to foster respect, tolerance and consideration
Our website will give you a flavour of our school but you will find far more detailed information in the school prospectus which can be viewed in the documents section of this site or by contacting the school so that we can send you a copy.
Prospective parents are always welcome to visit us. If you contact the office and speak to Miss Kate Knowles or Mrs Maddy Battye we will arrange a mutually convenient time.
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(A paper copy of any information found on this website is available free of charge from the school office)


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The Sometimes Dubious Efficacy of Michigan Department of Treasury"Rules," "Revenue Administrative Bulletins," "Letter Rulings," "Questionsand Answers," and Other PublicationsSamuel J. McKim, III* * Senior Principal, Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone, P.L.C., Detroit, Michigan; University of Michigan B.A., 1961; University of Michigan Law School, J.D., 1964; Adjunct Professor, State and Local Tax, Wayne State University Law School; Fellow, American College of Tax Counsel.
The Michigan Department of Treasury (Department) speaks with many voices. Sometimes the taxpayer is required to listen, other times he is only cautioned to hear, sometimes the taxpayer can rely on what he hears, other times not, and sometimes hearing may be deceiving. Unfortunately, there have been numerous instances when the Michigan courts and tribunals fail to recognize the distinction between a promulgated Departmental legislative pronouncement which has the force of law, a promulgated pronouncement which may appear to have the force of law but does not, a non-promulgated pronouncement which binds the Department, one which states that it binds the Department but does not, and pronouncements which the Department may, and those which it may not, retroactively disavow. Unfortunately as well, many taxpayers and their advocates fail to recognize the critical distinctions between types of Departmental pronouncements and, accordingly, may err not only in advising but in briefing tax issues for decision. Such errors percolate through the decided cases and the precedential appellate decisions. An understanding of how this came about, and what it means to Michigan taxpayers, should prove helpful to the serious taxpayer and taxpayer advocate. Hopefully, identifying the problems will prove to be the first step toward their considered resolution.
The issue of which pronouncements of the executive branch are binding and which are not, and which can be relied upon and which cannot, has long been recognized as critical. This issue gave rise on the federal level to the enactment and continuing refinement of the federal Administrative Procedure Act (federal APA) and, on the state level, in approximately 42 states, to similar but frequently quite different administrative procedures acts. Indeed, chapters two and three of the Michigan Administrative Procedures Act (MAPA) were enacted and updated to, among other things, clarify and deal with this issue.
While the Department is an "agency" subject to the MAPA, the MAPA definition of a "rule" required to be promulgated excludes many Department-published pronouncements. The Department has nevertheless promulgated announcements which were specifically excluded from the MAPA "rules" definition. Further, the Michigan courts have held that the legislature has separately authorized many of the Department's pronouncements exculpating them from the promulgation provisions of the Michigan APA. To make matters more confusing, in 1989 the Department published a non-promulgated announcement stating that taxpayers can rely upon certain of its non-promulgated publications, indeed that some will be deemed to be "precedentially binding" until revoked or contradicted by precedential opinions, legislation, or promulgated rules. The Michigan courts, however, have refused to acknowledge this assurance, indeed in some cases have ordered the retroactive assessment of taxes which would not have been due under the Department "precedential" directive upon which taxpayers were told they could rely. Further, these courts have recently concluded that taxpayer reliance upon such Departmental published assurances will not estop the courts or even the Department from later retroactively ignoring them.
In interpreting ambiguous tax legislation the Michigan courts have, however, frequently stated they will accord "due deference," "great weight," or "respectful consideration" to longstanding non-promulgated Department published statutory constructions, but only if the court determines they are not "clearly wrong," and do not "unfairly broaden scope" or contradict "a logical reading of the statute." Even tax related promulgated rules, however, are not infrequently found to be nonbinding for a variety of reasons, such as the judicial conclusion that they are "wrong."
To further compound the confusion, the Department, although directed to do so by the legislature, has not promulgated rules with respect to critical and complex tax legislation, such as the unique, first-of-its-kind, value-added Single Business Tax (SBT). Additionally, the Department has not always been diligent in rescinding or correcting its promulgated tax rules, many of which date back to the 1940s and 1950s, after they have been rendered obsolete in whole or in part, likewise with the Department's Revenue Administrative Bulletin (RAB) and "Letter Ruling" publications.
Additional confusion is attributable to the Michigan Tax Tribunal (Tribunal) shares exclusive original jurisdiction in non-property tax matters with the Michigan Court of Claims (Court of Claims). The Tribunal rules do not require that advocates be attorneys or that they pass a test to confirm their qualifications to act as such, as in the United States Tax Court. The majority of the appointed tax Tribunal members sitting as "judges" are also not required to be trained in the law, including in statutory interpretation. While there is an appeal of right from the tax Tribunal to the court of appeals, some published precedential court of appeals opinions mistakenly accord deference to tax Tribunal statutory interpretations, and the majority of such appeals are resolved by non-published, non-precedential, per curium opinions. If these circumstances were not enough to spawn confusion, the courts have concluded that the tax Tribunal, as a quasi-judicial administrative agency, cannot deal with issues involving equitable remedies or assertions that tax statutes are unconstitutional.
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Excerpt Of The Day: A Very Small Mess Of Pottage
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"According to the usual suspects, the benchmark in garnering Hispanic votes for Republicans is Bush's 40 percent showing in 2004. So what would have happened if McCain had matched Bush's performance, instead of the 31 percent he actually got? Based on CNN's exit polls, McCain still would have lost Nevada, Colorado, Florida, New Mexico, Ohio, Pennsylvania, not to mention, say, California and New Jersey. Conversely, even if Obama had won 90 percent of the Hispanic vote in Texas, instead of 63 percent, he still would have lost the state. With the possible exception of North Carolina, where the results were close but the number of Hispanic voters is too small to register in the exit poll, there doesn't seem to be a single state where the Hispanic vote was critical to the outcome.×
101 Things All Young Adults Should Know
by Sir John Hawkins
John Hawkins's book 101 Things All Young Adults Should Know is filled with lessons that newly minted adults need in order to get the most out of life. Gleaned from a lifetime of trial, error, and writing it down, Hawkins provides advice everyone can benefit from in short, digestible chapters.Buy Now
Of course Republicans should reach out to all voters, and there are both political and policy reasons to combine a pro-immigrant element with the message of better enforcement and more moderate levels of future immigration. But it's electoral madness for the GOP to sell its birthright for a very, very small mess of pottage." — Mark Krikorian
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Halifax is about to feel a whole lot better thanks to Lindsay! After moving back home about a year ago from Vancouver, Lindsay has left her 9-5 office routine as an engineer behind to open up a floatation wellness centre here in Halifax. Don't know what a floatation centre is? Don't feel bad, before talking to Lindsay, I didn't either. Read on to hear more about Lindsay and the wonderful world of floating. All I can say is, I'm in!
Tell us a bit about yourself?
Not to sound cheesy, but my Twitter bio likely describes me best: Meditation, craft beer, music, @TheFloatCentre, @ladybeerleague. I attack with love, am an open book and am in love with hops, Halifax & happiness.
What were you doing before this business venture?
I was practicing as an environmental engineer in Vancouver, BC. I moved back to Halifax about a year ago and have been working & volunteering in the craft beer industry while developing this fun business concept.
Why the change?
Simply put: I wasn't happy. And that needed to change. I knew I wanted to do something where I could help people. I spent a lot of time meditating about what my purpose was, and how I could serve others. And here I am!
What is your biggest challenge in opening up a new business in NS?
Overcoming the 'have not' mindset. I just don't buy into it and instead surround myself with positive people who are doing good things in the community.
Do you have any advice for someone who is looking to open a business here?
Do NOT buy into that mindset. There is a lot of great activity going on in this city - just check out the North End! - don't get caught up in the lack mentality that others may expel. Keep a positive perspective, know when to lean on others and keep following your passion. Oh, and be a nice person. You should always be kind to others.
What is floating?
Floating is amazing! During a typical float session, you enter into a sensory deprivation tank (or float tank, isolation tank/chamber) which contains 10" of water with approximately 900lbs of Epsom salts dissolved in the solution. You lay down and float buoyantly atop of the water. The surroundings are void of light, sound and smell, and the temperature of the water is the same as that of your relaxed skin's surface. So, after some time, you no longer feel the water. When your senses are deprived like this, you enter into a deep state of relaxation. It's a holistic therapy that's great for everyone and has been around since the 1960s. There are decades of scientific research highlighting the awesomeness of floating - the more I read, the more I believe in the power of floating.
What are the benefits of floating?
Pain relief (especially those with chronic pain & fibromyalgia), relaxation, improvement in sleep quality, a decrease in stress, anxiety and depression, an improvement in mental clarity, physical rehabilitation, reduction of jetlag.... the list goes on. It's great for boosting your meditation practice, which is what I'm excited about.
Who Should Float?
Everyone! Seriously. Every person who enters into a float tank will experience some sort of benefit. The magnesium absorption (from the Epsom salts) into your body, alone, has powerful benefits. It's great for pregnant women, athletes, yogis, seniors, men, women - you name it, you'll love it.
When can Haligonians expect your business to be open?
Aiming for early 2015. I'm currently securing a location in the HRM.
Where can the public find out more about your business/Floating?
You can check out The Floatation Centre on all forms of social media:
My website: www.thefloatationcentre.ca, on
Twitter: @TheFloatCentre
Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheFloatationCentre
and of course, if you have any questions, give me a shout: email@example.com
I don't know about you but I am going to be first in line when The Floatation Centre opens its doors. All the best Lindsay and thanks for sharing your story! I'll leave you all with this...
The greatest enemy of individual freedom is the
individual himself.
Saul Alinsky said that, and he was right. In almost every
case, nothing is stopping you, nothing is holding you back
but your own thoughts about yourself and about "how life is."
Your personal freedom to experience yourself and life
as you wish is not being limited. Step into your choices
and stop telling yourself that you can't, when what you
really mean is that you don't want other people to feel the
way you think they are going to feel when they see you making
the choices you really want to make. Got it?
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Discussion in 'NDS - Console and Game Discussions' started by Didu50, Aug 4, 2010.
Which is the best Profession in Dragon Quest 9? Warrior,Minstrel,Mage,Priest,Theif.
Aren't you forgetting a few?
I meant Profession And now I don't know how to change the topic title.
okies....in any case......I enjoy the minstrel, but a priest is almost necessary until u can get the paladin; after that it just becomes a bonus in my experience, but great for boss fights.
While your playing the game later on, you get to control and design 4 chracters... Right?
No worries, i changed the title
yeppers...4 in total...including the one you start off with. And other classes/professions will become available to you through little quests.
Thanks. and yay. That means I can make my 4 chracters what ever I want.
I really like the Martial Artist. Fast, high HP, really good attack, and they can take hits pretty darn well.
I'd recommend one for your team.
Okay, I've also been reading up that a Priest is recommended and I have one, But is it really needed? I have like Millions of medical herbs XD
there's this quirk in the game that a character has to be holding the herb (or any healing item) to be able to use it. unlike 90+++% of RPG's where any character can access any item in the inventory as you wish. if your character uses up all his herbs in a drawn-out battle (say, a boss fight) then someone else would have to sacrifice a turn to use one of the herbs that character is holding to heal him/her. priests are pretty good at what they do, so get one.
Minstrel, Priest, Theif, Warrior
i used a minstrel, warrior, priestess (i made my healer female, ok??), martial artist, but from the 3 choices, i'd say 1coz, you have your hero, a healer, a formidable damage-dealer/tank, and extra chances to get those pesky rare drops.
Thanks. I will start using that setup on my Legit file.
thanks for trusting my opinion. and good luck.
my heroine is a mage , its weak , but have a good armors. and have skills with the bow and the last abiulity give 10% of mp of the damages deal . i don't have a sage , but i want it!
Martial Artist is really good, but lacks defense. Paladin is very good for attacking and healing and defensive buffs. I recommend armamentalist for offensive buffs. I think there's no good or bad professions, just be sure your team is equilibrated.
I find the martial artist or the priest, while you're in battle just set the priest to "Focus on Healing" and then every time your heath is low he'll heal you, how awesome is that?


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Genetic Counseling Informational Workshop
Friday, August 10th 2018 9am-4pm
National DNA Day commemorates the successful completion of the Human Genome Project in 2003 and the discovery of DNA's double helix in 1953. The National
Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) began celebrating DNA Day annually on April 25, 2003 after the 108th Congress passed concurrent resolutions
designating it as DNA Day. The goal of National DNA Day is to offer students, teachers, and the public an opportunity to learn about and celebrate the latest
advances in genomic research and explore how those advances might impact their lives.
2018 marks the 15th anniversary of the completion of the Human Genome Project. To mark this milestone, NHGRI has enlisted many partners and collaborators to
launch a public awareness campaign, called the 15 for 15 Celebration. This campaign will center around 15 core topics that illustrate key genomic advances that
have occurred over the past 15 years and the increasing importance of genetics and genomics in people's lives. Join us on this journey (Twitter & Facebook)
from April 5- April 25, and learn how genomics is influencing the world around you!
Congratulations to the recipient of our innagural Leadership and Volunteer Award, Shelly Weiss (see below)
The Genetic Task Force of Illinois celebrates having served as Illinois' foremost medical genetics professional organization for over three decades. Founded in 1982, GTFI is devoted to the development and delivery of genetic services, research, and education in the State of Illinois. GTFI is also the only organization in Illinois exclusively devoted to the interests of the state's medical genetics professional community.
Patient and Family Advocacy
GTFI is a proud advocate for quality control of genetic counseling services by supporting and working to implement the licensing of Genetic Counselors in our state. The Genetic Counselor Licensure Act was signed into Illinois law effective December 18, 2007.
Members regularly communicate with state leaders and insurance companies to ensure patient access to and coverage of genetic services.
Networking for Professionals
GTFI holds business meetings triannually for education and stimulating discussions among fellow genetics professionals.
GTFI sponsors an annual Genetic Counseling Informational Workshop to promote exposure to the genetic counseling profession for students and other interested individuals.
Members regularly attend or present at regional and national medical education conferences and meetings.
Continuing Education
GTFI provides cutting edge information on the latest developments in medical genetics and genomics.
Each business meeting features a clinical or educational presentation by a local speaker.
GTFI also sponsors an annual educational symposium featuring exceptional speakers focusing on current genetic topics. CEUs are available for symposium attendance.
GTFI has over 100 active members interested in issues related to the provision of genetic services in Illinois. Membership is open to genetics professionals and those interested in genetics in Illinois, including:
Genetic Counselors
There are three categories of membership: full, associate and student.Become a Member
Shelly is a genetic counselor who recently founded the cancer predisposition program at Lurie Children's Hospital where she serves as the sole oncology genetic counselor. She is an active member of GTFI through her involvement in many committees and volunteer events. In addition, she is an active volunteer at the Elaine and Norton Sarnoff Center for Jewish Genetics, the American Cancer Society and Bright Pink. Furthermore, she is also very involved in the Northwestern Graduate Program in Genetic Counseling. We thank Shelly for her dedication to the growing field of genetics and genomics.
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Watch how to make this recipe.
Special equipment: leaf-shaped cookie cutters
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 15-by-10-by-1-inch pan with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
In a large bowl, mix the salt, 4 cups of the flour and 1 teaspoon of the sugar. Using a pastry blender, cut in the butter until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs. Add 1 tablespoon of the water at a time to moisten it and mix, repeating until a dough starts to form. Knead the dough into a ball. Divide the dough in half and flatten each half into a rectangle. Wrap with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
Lightly flour a work surface and roll 1 piece of dough into a 19-by-13-inch rectangle. Place the dough on the prepared pan and ease it onto the pan and up the sides, making sure not to stretch the dough too much so it doesn't become too thin. Trim the leftover dough, leaving just enough to cover the sides of the pan. Fold the dough as desired on the edges.
In a large bowl, combine the apple slices, cinnamon and remaining 1/3 cup flour and 1/2 cup sugar. Toss until the apples are coated. Arrange the apple mixture evenly on the dough.
On a lightly floured surface, roll the remaining piece of dough into a rectangle. With leaf-shaped cookie cutters, cut out dough leaves. Arrange the leaves on top of the apple mixture to cover the pie; it is okay to leave some space in between the leaves so you can see the apple filling. Brush the egg wash on top of the leaves.
Bake until the apples are cooked through and the top crust is evenly golden brown, 40 to 45 minutes. Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and enjoy!
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Year of EU entry: 2004 / Capital city: Vilnius / Population: 3.4 millionLithuania is the southernmost of the three Baltic States – and the largest and most populous of them. The landscape is flat, except for low hills in the western uplands and eastern highlands. The Lithuanian capital Vilnius is a picturesque city on the banks of the rivers Neris and Vilnia, and it has one of the most impressive and biggest old towns in Eastern Europe.Lithuanian cuisine is famous for cold beet soup, Lithuanian sausage and potato dishes, the most popular of which are potato pancakes and Cepelinai – potato dumplings stuffed with meat, curd cheese or mushrooms.
Inva Mula, born in Tirana, Albania in 1963, is one of the leading sopranos of her generation. Famous to filmgoers as the voice featured in the Diva Dance in Luc Besson's Fifth Element, she has performed to great acclaim across the world, and is a regular performer at La Scala in Milan. Her album Il bel sogno is performed with the Zagreb Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Ivo Lipanović and features famous arias by Puccini, Gounod, Massenet and Verdi.
Read more and win the album
The One World Human Rights Festival will take place in Pristina from 12-16 December. Its aim is to promote human rights, freedoms, and democracy, but also to feature meaningful debates on issues like human rights, civil society, foreign policy, environmental policy, etc.
The Tirana International FIlm Festival (TIFF) is the first international cinema festival of its kind in Albania and will be held from 5-10 December
Gibanica is a delicious pastry made with Serbian white cheese and can be made for a festive occasion or as a comforting familiar snack.


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BOYS SOCCER: Utica Ford rallies past Troy Athens for district title
TROY — Troy Athens committed the cardinal sin on the soccer pitch Saturday: Yielding three goals after building a 2-0 advantage in a district final.
It turned out to be a lethal injection.
Fourth-ranked Utica Ford was the team that spoiled the Red Hawks' postseason plans, rallying for a 3-2 victory over host Athens in a Division 1 district final in a battle of state ranked schools.
It marked the second time that sixth-ranked Athens has lost to Ford in a district final, the other being in 2006. The Red Hawks (14-3-5) lost in the district final for the second time in three seasons —Athens also lost to Utica, 3-2, in 2013 after entering the postseason unbeaten and ranked No. 1 in the state.
This marked the first time Athens (14-3-5) gave up three goals in a game all season.
Robert Wist netted the game-tying and game-winning goals for Ford, the latter coming with 11:51 to play. Mr. Soccer candidate Javier Steinwascher, who set up the go-ahead goal, scored the first goal for the Falcons just before halftime on an assist from his brother, Alejandro Steinwascher.
Rudy Alvarado scored two first-half goals for Athens, which almost took a three-goal lead when Yousuf Zetuna rang a shot off the goal post.
Ford (14-1-2) advances to next Wednesday's Fraser regional. The Falcons, who last won a district in 2012, picked up nine saves from goalkeepers Joseph Rosales and Frank Catanzaro in the win.
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Thunderball Result Saturday 5th June 2010
The 976th Thunderball draw took place on Saturday June 5th 2010 and the results are as follows:
|Saturday 5th June 2010
|Draw Number 976
|20 32 33 35 39 10
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Additional Information for Parents 2016 – 2017
A Warm Welcome to the Westwood Academy
Thank you for showing an interest in Westwood for your child's secondary education. As a newly appointed Head Teacher I have chosen to stay here for the next stage of my career because I have absolute faith in the education that this school offers. The Governors and I are sure that after reading this prospectus, attending our Open evening and visiting us at your convenience during the working day, you will share our belief.
Our aim is to provide every child with the opportunity to feed their passion for learning, to provide opportunities in and out of the classroom that will help them discover their place in the world. Our goal is exceptional academic performance whatever your child's ability. This is achievable because I know that we have the most dedicated, experienced and talented teaching staff that I have ever had the pleasure of working with. They are more than ably supported by an excellent team of support staff who are fully involved in your child's learning journey.
The work our teachers do is regularly shared locally and nationally with other schools seeking support, for example we are the national MENSA hub school for gifted teaching and learning. Outside of the classroom there are an enormous number of opportunities to engage in, for example, sports clubs, the Duke of Edinburgh scheme and science, maths and technology societies. We also run a host of curriculum related and other trips to Europe and within the UK so that we give children an opportunity to expand their minds with new experiences. All of these elements result in our children leaving school with the knowledge, experience and skills that are personal to them in preparing them for the next stage of their working life or study.
My expectation of our children's behaviour is high; manners, respect for others and the school's rules, exceptional attendance and a strong work ethic are most important. In return, we offer a nurturing and intensely supportive environment in which to learn and grow socially. Our Head Boy and Girl and the student leader team are heavily engaged in how we run the school and how we support all of the children here and this will continue to grow in importance year on year. As a consequence we have a wonderfully inclusive and cohesive ethos and atmosphere which would be hard to replicate.
In all of these respects our work continues to be highly regarded by Ofsted, the Department for Education, our local authority education team and schools visiting us to learn about what we do. You will be aware that we have been graded as good with outstanding features (Ofsted, 2013) as well as impeccable (Coventry Local Authority, 2015) and outstanding for ICT.
Thanks to our location we have powerful working relationships with Warwick University and the WMG Academy for Young Engineers which is located on our site that benefit all of our children. I might add that our achievements rely on a special relationship between you as parents, our school and your child. A truly successful education can only be achieved if we get this right. So in anticipation I look forward to meeting you and working with you in the future.
Jane Benton
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Victory Jackpot
If your goal was to save a buck, you really have hit the Jackpot—new starting at $15,999 for 2014. Victory's upscale cruiser gets new two-tone red and black paint for 2014 covering everything including the double-downtube steel frame. Custom billet wheels mounting a 250mm-wide 18-inch tire out back and a skinny 21-incher up front on a raked-out fork give it that cocky cruiser swagger, while a 25.7-inch-high seat makes everybody look like a big player. And tough as it looks, there are 3 inches of rear-wheel travel tucked under that low seat.
Price: $15,999
Engine type: sohc V-twin
Displacement: 1731cc
Induction: EFI
Transmission speeds: 6
Final drive: belt
Front brake: disc
Rear brake: disc
Wheelbase: 67.1 in.
Seat height: 25.7 in.
Fuel capacity: 4.5 gal.
Claimed dry weight: 653 lb.